Half-Day Sintra Pena and Regaleira palace with Small Group
Overview
Begin your journey in Sintra with a passionate local guide. Ascend to the iconic Pena Palace, a colorful Romantic marvel perched atop the mountains, offering sweeping views of the Moorish Castle,cascais, the 25th of April Bridge, and the Christ the King monument.
Descend to Sintra’s historic center to explore the National Palace and savor local pastries like travesseiros and queijadas.
Pass by the mysterious Biester Palace, then continue to the magical Quinta da Regaleira, a mystical estate filled with symbolism, underground passages, and the famous Initiation Well—a true architectural journey into the soul of Sintra.
-Skip traffic — take the train from Lisbon for a smooth start;
-Flexible end: stay in Sintra, visit Cascais, or return to Lisbon;
-Half-day tour lets you explore Sintra and lisbon in one day;
-Small groups, with tours conducted in one language to ensure a better experience for everyone;
-Visit Pena Palace and Initiatic Well Inside Quinta da Regaleira;
What's Included
- Views of Moorish Castle, Cascais, 25th of April bridge in lisbon, Seteais and Monserrate Palaces.
- Small groups, with tours conducted in one language to ensure a better experience
- Transport in Sintra in a comfortable vehicle with AC
- Free Time in the historical centre of sintra
- All insurances included
- Guided visit to the exterior and the gardens of Pena Palace.(in order to avoid the huge lines)
- Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
- Transport to Sintra
- -Entrance fee to the terraces of Pena Palace: 12€
- -Entrance fee to Quinta da Regaleira: 20€
- Dont need to worry buying the tickets we take care of that, please just bring cash for the tickets.
Meeting Location
Largo Vasco da Gama 7
2710-423 Sintra, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Praça da República 32
2710-616 Sintra, Portugal
This is the end, train stop is 5 mins away, you can enjoy the center or go back to Train.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sintra
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with mobility issues, especially on inclines.
- In the event that Palácio da Pena or Quinta da Regaleira are closed due to an accident or natural events (such as storms or fire risks), the tour will not be cancelled. Instead, alternative sites will be visited, such as the National Palace of Sintra and the Palace of Queluz, ensuring a full and enriching experience.
- On December 24th, 25th, and 31st, as well as January 1st, Palácio da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira will be closed to visitors.
- Please note that the tour is subject to a minimum number of participants. Should this requirement not be met, we will need to reschedule your tour to an alternative time slot or date.
- If you chose the pickup option, you will be picked up between 7h30-8h20.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Views of Moorish Castle, Cascais, 25th of April bridge in lisbon, Seteais and Monserrate Palaces.
- Small groups, with tours conducted in one language to ensure a better experience.
- Transport in Sintra in a comfortable vehicle with AC.
- Free Time in the historical centre of sintra.
- All insurances included.
- Guided visit to the exterior and the gardens of Pena Palace.(in order to avoid the huge lines).
- Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira.
- Transport to Sintra.
- -Entrance fee to the terraces of Pena Palace: 12€.
- -Entrance fee to Quinta da Regaleira: 20€.
- Dont need to worry buying the tickets we take care of that, please just bring cash for the tickets.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Sintra Pena and Regaleira palace with Small Group is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with mobility issues, especially on inclines.
- In the event that Palácio da Pena or Quinta da Regaleira are closed due to an accident or natural events (such as storms or fire risks), the tour will not be cancelled. Instead, alternative sites will be visited, such as the National Palace of Sintra and the Palace of Queluz, ensuring a full and enriching experience.
- On December 24th, 25th, and 31st, as well as January 1st, Palácio da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira will be closed to visitors.
- Please note that the tour is subject to a minimum number of participants. Should this requirement not be met, we will need to reschedule your tour to an alternative time slot or date.
- If you chose the pickup option, you will be picked up between 7h30-8h20.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Sintra Pena and Regaleira palace with Small Group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Views of Moorish Castle, Cascais, 25th of April bridge in lisbon, Seteais and Monserrate Palaces.
- Small groups, with tours conducted in one language to ensure a better experience
- Transport in Sintra in a comfortable vehicle with AC
- Free Time in the historical centre of sintra
- All insurances included
- Guided visit to the exterior and the gardens of Pena Palace.(in order to avoid the huge lines)
- Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
- Transport to Sintra
- -Entrance fee to the terraces of Pena Palace: 12€
- -Entrance fee to Quinta da Regaleira: 20€
- Dont need to worry buying the tickets we take care of that, please just bring cash for the tickets.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with mobility issues, especially on inclines.
- In the event that Palácio da Pena or Quinta da Regaleira are closed due to an accident or natural events (such as storms or fire risks), the tour will not be cancelled. Instead, alternative sites will be visited, such as the National Palace of Sintra and the Palace of Queluz, ensuring a full and enriching experience.
- On December 24th, 25th, and 31st, as well as January 1st, Palácio da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira will be closed to visitors.
- Please note that the tour is subject to a minimum number of participants. Should this requirement not be met, we will need to reschedule your tour to an alternative time slot or date.
- If you chose the pickup option, you will be picked up between 7h30-8h20.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
